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BMW 420

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,995 cc

T5 SXXMOT history

T5 SXX is a grey diesel BMW 420 first used on 12 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 137,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
137,328 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 SXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
420
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 SXX was last recorded at 137,328 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 3,331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
133,997 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,331 miles
Average per year
8,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,328 miles
  • 2025 – 133,997 miles
  • 2024 – 128,901 miles
  • 2023 – 123,645 miles
  • 2022 – 112,627 miles
  • 2021 – 100,243 miles
  • 2020 – 87,813 miles
  • 2019 – 73,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,328 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,328 miles (+3,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    137,328 miles
    Test number
    289879338814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass133,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,997 miles
    Test number
    255267717938
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

  3. Fail133,996 miles (+5,095)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,996 miles
    Test number
    870311818168
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass128,901 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,901 miles
    Test number
    827606282289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth is1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail128,899 miles (+5,254)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,899 miles
    Test number
    999051740314
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth is1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth is 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass123,645 miles (+11,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,645 miles
    Test number
    756692035698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass112,627 miles (+12,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,627 miles
    Test number
    330760335925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass100,243 miles (+12,430)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,243 miles
    Test number
    805313717991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,813 miles (+13,873)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    808927237127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,940 miles
    Test number
    172747803399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 SXX

Does T5 SXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T5 SXX is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on T5 SXX?
The MOT on T5 SXX is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T5 SXX done?
T5 SXX was recorded at 137,328 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,919 miles a year.
Has T5 SXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 SXX has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 SXX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T5 SXX find?
T5 SXX passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, and 2 more.

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